WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China and probably one or two other countries have the ability to invade and possibly shut down computer systems of U.S. power utilities, aviation networks and financial companies,
Source: www.reuters.com
China and other foreign entities can shut down key U.S. computer systems; including power, water, banks – Admiral Michael Rogers; Director; National Security Agency
While security has improved substantially; there is no way to prevent an attack – Paul Rosenzweig, The Heritage Foundation
Can you plan anything in the electronic age that doesn’t rely on the power grid?
Financial exchanges, eCommerce, banking, medical records, postal delivery, trucking, railways; all of them are interconnected and the ability to protect that; to ensure our way of life is not dependent on a foreign power’s benevolence is vital to have a thriving and prosperous U.S. – Brian Ingram, Consulting Investigation Services (Dallas)
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